Metron 100mg Suspension
Brand Name | Metron 100mg Suspension |
Salt Composition |
Metronidazole (100mg) |
Strength | 100mg |
Product Form | Suspension |
Pack | 1 x 30ml in 1 Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antibiotic |
SubCategory |
Anti-Biotic |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Alkem Laboratories Limited |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013. |
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- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Metronidazole
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in 1st trimester of pregnancy
- It is contraindicated to consume alcohol while you are receiving these medicines
- Loss of appetite
- Candidiasis
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Ataxia
- Dark urine
- Furry tongue
- Neutropenia
- Metallic taste
- Neuropathy
- Pancreatitis
- Seizures
- Encephalopathy
- Is the Metron 100mg Suspension is effective?
- My child is suffering from a muscle weakness disorder. Is it safe to give Metron 100mg Suspension?
- Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Metron 100mg Suspension?
- At long-term treatment seizure and aseptic meningitis were reported
- The use of this medicine may cause encephalopathy and peripheral neuropathy
- Kindly avoid using this medicine in absence of any suspected bacterial or parasitic infection because it increases the risk of developing drug-resistant bacteria and parasites
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients who are having hepatic and renal impairment, heart failure, and H.pylori infection
- Use this medicine with care in patients who are having a history of blood dyscrasia, agranulocytosis, leucopenia, and neutropenia
- Kindly avoid receiving this medicine along with antiandrogen because it may cause gynecomastia
- Long-term use may cause superinfection
- You have a history of gastrointestinal disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reaction like rashes and itching
- You have a Glucose-6 phosphate dehydrogenase
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Metronidazole is a Nitroimidazole derivative Antibacterial and the Antiprotozoal drug is used to kill other infectious microorganisms in addition to bacteria or protozoa by binding their DNA. Also used as prophylaxis drug of sexually transmitted disease.
- This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms. And not treat viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial and parasitic infections.
- This medicine is contraindicated to allergic symptoms such as skin rash, itching, swelling, and breathing difficulties.
Medical Description of Metron 100mg Suspension
Metron 100mg Suspension contain Metronidazole (100mg) used to treat severe bacterial and protozoal infections in children such as Amoebiasis, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial vaginosis, Bacterial infections, Peritonitis, Osteomyelitis, Giardiasis, Peptic ulcer disease, and Prophylaxis of sexually transmitted diseases. Mainly this bacterial infection targets the liver, stomach, intestines, vagina, brain, heart, lungs, and skin. Metronidazole is a Nitroimidazole derivative Antibacterial and Antiprotozoal drug which kills parasites and anaerobic bacteria. This medicine is not used for common flu and cold symptoms that occur due to viral infections. This medicine is commonly prescribed for cough and colds caused by bacterial infections.
Metron 100mg Suspension Uses
It is used in the treatment of the following conditions as bacterial and protozoal infections such as Amoebiasis, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial vaginosis, Bacterial infections, Peritonitis, Osteomyelitis, Giardiasis, Peptic ulcer disease, and Prophylaxis of sexually transmitted diseases.
Metron 100mg Suspension Benefits
Bacterial infections
Bacterial infection occurs when bacteria enter your body and start multiplying which may cause tissue damage and make you sick. Mostly it is caused by Staphylococcus and Streptococcus organisms. The bacterial diseases are cholera, bacterial meningitis, tetanus, gonorrhea, pneumonia, and syphilis. Symptoms include fever, chills, and sweats, inflamed lymph nodes, headache, diarrhea, abdominal pain
Amoebiasis
Infection to the intestine and amebic liver abscess (accumulation of pus) caused by Entamoeba histolytica called Amoebiasis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Trichomoniasis
It is a sexually transmitted disease caused by trichomonas vaginalis called Trichomoniasis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Bacterial vaginosis
Infection to the vagina due to overgrowth of bacteria caused by Lactobacillus species called bacterial vaginosis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Giardiasis
Infection to the giardia (small intestine) is caused by bacteria called giardiasis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Prophylaxis of sexually transmitted diseases
This medicine is used to treat the prophylaxis of sexually transmitted diseases.
Peritonitis
Infection and inflammation to the peritoneum (inner lining of the abdomen) are caused by bacteria called peritonitis. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Osteomyelitis
Infection to the bone and joints due to the staphylococcus or streptococcus bacteria called bone and joint infections (osteomyelitis). This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Peptic ulcer disease
Infection to the lining of the stomach is caused by H.Pylori bacteria called peptic ulcer disease. H.Pylori bacteria mainly affect the lining of the stomach and have less effect on acid secretion. This medicine is used to treat this bacterial infection.
Metron 100mg Suspension Indication
The Metron 100mg Suspension is prescribed in the following indications as Amoebiasis, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial vaginosis, Bacterial infections, Peritonitis, Osteomyelitis, Giardiasis, Peptic ulcer disease, and Prophylaxis of sexually transmitted diseases.
Mechanism of action of Metron 100mg Suspension
Metron 100mg Suspension contains Metronidazole is nitroimidazoles that produce its action by damaging their DNA and killing the parasites and anaerobic bacteria which is responsible for infections.
How Metron 100mg Suspension works
Metron 100mg Suspension contains Metronidazole is nitroimidazoles that produce its action by damaging their DNA and killing the parasites and anaerobic bacteria which is responsible for infections.
Metron 100mg Suspension Contraindication
Metron 100mg Suspension Side Effects
FAQs for Metron 100mg Suspension
Yes, it is considered effective when you have taken the medication as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. If you stop the medicine without completing the course of treatment it may worsen the conditions
The medicine should be administered with caution in children who are having neuromuscular disorders like Myasthenia gravis because the use of this medicine may worsen your conditions
The use of antibiotics does not interfere with the ingredients in the vaccines. But as a preventive measure do not vaccinate your children until they recover from the illness.
Precautions and general warning of Metron 100mg Suspension
Alcohol
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Pregnancy
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Breast Feeding
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Kidney Problem
It is considered safe to use this medicine if you have renal dysfunctions. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with hepatic impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Metron 100mg Suspension
The Syrup is taken orally with or without food. You can measure the dose with the help of a measuring cup and shake well before using this syrup. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Metron 100mg Suspension in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the drug is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Metron 100mg Suspension in children
It is considered unsafe to use this medicine in children who are below 3 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Metron 100mg Suspension in Elderly Patients
Since it is used in children's no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Other general warnings
Dialysis
Using this medicine doesn’t show effects in patients on dialysis. This medicine should be scheduled before or after the dialysis procedure.
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Metronidazole is nitroimidazoles that produce its action by damaging their DNA and killing the parasites and anaerobic bacteria which is responsible for infections
Drug Interaction of Metron 100mg Suspension
Drug-Drug Interaction
Dronabinol
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of Metronidazole increases the toxicity of dronabinol by inhibiting aldehyde dehydrogenase
Flibanserin
The use of this drug is contraindicated because the use of metronidazole will increase the effect of flibanserin by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism
Mebendazole
Use alternative drug because the use of mebendazole increase the toxicity of metronidazole by increasing the risk of developing toxic epidermal necrolysis
Warfarin
Use alternative drugs because the use of metronidazole increases the effect of warfarin by decreasing its metabolism
Digoxin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of metronidazole will increase the effect of digoxin by altering the intestinal flora
Ethanol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this drug decreases its metabolism
Drug-Food Interaction
The use of alcohol with metronidazole may produce some disulfiram reactions such as flushing, throbbing in the head and neck, difficulty breathing, nausea, vomiting, sweating, thirst, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness, blurred vision, and confusion.
Drug-Disease Interaction
Neurologic toxicity
Using this medicine should be cautious in patients with neurological toxicity (convulsions and peripheral neuropathy) leads to develop numbness, tingling, or burning sensation of hands and feet like neurological effects leads to worsening the patient health condition.
Blood Dyscrasias
Using this medicine should be cautious in patients with blood Dyscrasias (low blood count) leads to a decrease in the blood cell count tends to developing leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, and bone marrow aplasia. It leads to worsening the patient's health condition.
Kidney diseases
It should be used with caution in a patient with renal impairment or kidney disease. Then it develops the risk of kidney damage. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's health condition, dose adjustment or replacement of medicine is needed.
Liver diseases
It should be used with caution in a patient with hepatic impairment or liver disease. Then it develops a risk of liver damage. Inform your doctor and then take. Based on the patient's health condition, dose adjustment or replacement of medicine is needed.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose of this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
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